Panic On Dodgers Begin 16-Game Stand At Home
Dodgers, losers in 10 of 14, open a 16 game stretch at Ebbets Field against the Cubs. Manager Walt Alston says no letdown. Jackie Robinson jokes about panic while Duke Snider laments slump and bad batting, with Don Newcombe voicing frustration at recent failures.
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Mantle Leads AL in Slugging as Kaline Narrowly Tr ates
Baseball Notes report Mantle has 271 total bases in 435 at bats for a .623 average, edging Kaline with 272 total bases in 479 at bats for a .568. Duke Snider leads the NL with a .640 slugging mark. The Redlegs and Dodgers deadlocked for team batting at .272, while the Tigers pace the AL at .270. Orioles have 20 shutouts, nearing the 1908 Cardinals record. Pirates and Cubs split the all time series 607 to 605, tied 9-9 this season.
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Major League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading with 73 wins, followed by Milwaukee and New York. Tonight's games include Baltimore at Chicago, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, and Washington at Kansas City with pitchers listed. Also noted are yesterday's results and today's doubleheaders and rainouts with several 12:30 p.m. starts and 7 p.m. starts across the circuit.
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Jersey City Dodgers in 1957 move plan discussed
Jersey City authorities and Brooklyn Dodgers leaders say seven exhibition games may be played in Jersey City next season. Mayor Berry announced the potential stint after a meeting with Dodgers President Walter F. O Malley and team officials. O Malley said the plan is serious but not a permanent move if New York condemns land in Brooklyn.
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Al Kaline Nears AL Bat Crown with Big Lead
Detroit's Al Kaline, age 20, holds a 37 point lead in the American League batting race with under five weeks left. He rose to .351 after last week's games while Vic Power fell to .314 and Harvey Kuenn dipped to .313. Richie Ashburn leads the NL with .331, Campanella at .320. Mantle's total hits 32 tops AL, Jensen leads June with 95 runs batted in.
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Chisox and Yanks Lead In Outfield Assists
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees top the AL pennant race in outfield assists. Jim Rivera leads with 20, Minnie Minoso 14, and Chicago totals 42 while New York has 38.
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Lions Layne Injured in Dallas Exhibition Game
The Detroit Lions planned to consult Detroit doctors today on star quarterback Bobby Layne's shoulder injury. Coach Andy Parker said Layne may need treatment in Detroit and described the shoulder as in bad shape. Layne's only pass this year came in an exhibition loss to the Philadelphia Eagles 14-8 in Dallas.
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Moore Promises Fight Ahead of Sept 20 Bout
Archie Moore in a psychology student frame belts Rocky Marcianno with a bold prefight jab at the contract signing in Julius Helfand's office. Moore declared he expects to win Rocky's title, while Marciano pledged to be ready for "the fight of my life" on September 20.
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Paolo Melis Outboxes Nocero in TV Match
New York report says Paolo Melis defeated Rinzi Nocero in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena winning by unanimous decision. Melis, 150, dominated inside and outside, while Nocero 15012 was docked rounds for fouls. Melis earned a title bout chance against the Poirier-Christensen winner.
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Davey Wins by Split Decision in Saginaw Fight
Chuck Davey, former MSU boxer, returned after 15 months to face Pat Manzi of Syracuse in Saginaw. The 10 round bout ended in a split decision for Davey as Manzi struggled with the southpaw style and Davey held a 2 pound edge at 148 pounds. The bout was slow and dull with repeated clinches.
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Schedules Urgently Sought From West Virginia Schools
Coaches ex student managers or principals of Beckley Fayetteville Princeton Gauley Bridge Montgomery Mullens Oceana Pineville Richwood Shady Spring Summersville Ansted Byrd Prillerman Conley Stratton ra es are asked to mail football schedules to the Sports Department The Raleigh Register Beckley
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No Signs of Cracking In Fantastic AL Race
The four major league contenders the New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox remain tightly bunched in the American League with only 4 percent of games separating first and last. Yankees White Sox and Red Sox are rounding into form as the Indians ride a four game win streak. In the National League the Brooklyn Dodgers face a slump while the Giants and Pirates rain out a doubleheader and will resume later.
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Sensory Again At Indianapolis
The Charleston Senators, 41 games into the American Association cellar, visit Indianapolis as the Indians hold seventh place, 25 1/2 games back, after a 5-2 win last night. Glen Hobbie, 19, struck out two but issued five walks in the second and four in the third before departing. Moe Lavransky relieved in the third with Charleston trailing 3-2. An error by Joe Torpey at short helped a Charleston miscue as one run scored. Ed Gasque scored from third in the fifth after Forrest Smith bobbled a grounder.
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A's Have Best One-Run Record
NEW YORK The Kansas City A's have the majors best one run record at 22-12 with 16 games left against pennant contenders. Lou Boudreau's team has won 11 times by one run while losing eight. Cleveland is 19-32 in one run contests, Yankees 20-15, Boston 18-15, Chicago 22-23. Giants lead NL with 24-16 in one run games. Dodgers 19-16.
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Boxing Results From New York and Saginaw
Paolo Melis 150, Montreal outpointed Rinzi Nocero 1502, Brooklyn. Chuck Davey 148, Lansing outpointed Pat Manzi 146, Syracuse. Both bouts went 10 rounds as reported by Associated Press.
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Judges split on close bout with 96 92 tally reported
The scoring controversy centered on the ten point must system as Judge Ed Haley set 97 94, Judge Harold Anderson had a 97 97 draw, and The Associated Press recorded a 97 97 draw with the fight deemed even by multiple observers.
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White Sox poised to battle Yankees and Indians for AL lead
New York reports flag over Comiskey Park as Chicago eyes a late surge in the pennant race. Marty Marion has the Sox fighting to the last ditch with a 9-9 mark against the Yankees and 8-8 with the Indians, while Minnie Minoso sparks the lineup and Dick Donovan returns to bolster a strong pitching staff.
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